Oysters have an incredible depth of flavors and textures allowing them to be paired with a wide range of drinks, cocktails, and foods to create different experiences for your taste buds. Spring is a great time to enjoy the briny and delicious flavors of oysters and what better way to do so than by incorporating them into your cocktails?
Oyster-based cocktails are a unique and flavorful way to enjoy these beloved bivalves in a new and exciting way. Check out a few of our cocktail suggestions below and then try your own.
Oyster Bloody Mary
The classic Bloody Mary gets an oyster upgrade with the addition of freshly shucked oysters. Simple mix your favorite Bloody Mary mix with vodka and add in a splash of oyster juice. Garnish with a freshly shucked oyster and a celery stalk for a delicious and savory cocktail.
Oyster Martini
For a sophisticated twist on a classic martini, try adding a freshly shucked oyster to your glass. Simply drop the oyster into your martini glass and top it with a mixture of gin or vodka and vermouth. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive for an elegant and briny cocktail.
Oyster Shooter
For a fun and festive way to enjoy oysters, try our classic oyster shooter. Simply place a freshly shucked oyster in a shot glass, add a splash of vodka and cocktail sauce, and down the hatch! This is a great way to enjoy the briny flavors of oysters in a quick and easy way.
Oyster Sour
For a more complex and flavorful cocktail, try an oyster sour. Mix together fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of oyster juice. Shake with ice and strain into a glass, then top with a freshly shucked oyster. This cocktail is both tart and savory, making it a perfect choice for oyster lovers.
Oyster Gin Fizz
A gin fizz can get an oyster upgrade with the addition of freshly shucked oysters. Simply mix gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of oyster juice. Shake with ice and strain into a glass, then top with club soda and a freshly shucked oyster. This cocktail is both refreshing and savory, making it a perfect choice for a spring day.
Oyster Gimlet
A classic gimlet is perfect for pairing with freshly shucked oysters. To make, mix gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and a splash of oyster juice. Shake with ice and strain into a glass, then top with a freshly shucked oyster. This cocktail is both tangy and savory, making it a perfect choice for oyster lovers.
Oyster Caesar
A Canadian classic, Caesar is made originally with clam juice. For this version, mix clam juice, vodka, and your favorite caesar mix, then top with a freshly shucked oyster for an extra briny treat. Caesars are naturally spicy and this pairing lets you enjoy the spicy and briny mixture in a fun way.
If cocktails aren’t your thing, you can also check out this blog on white wine pairing. Or, this article on beer pairings.
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